Annually, we join with a diverse coalition of women and women’s groups to put on the Women of Achievement awards celebration, which honors local women who have made important contributions to the betterment of the Memphis community. The event also is the signature local celebration of National Women’s History Month.

To launch the special year and inspire nominations for WA awards, a symposium on writing women’s history is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 16, 2018, at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar.The symposium will be free and is handicap accessible. A reception will be provided. Students of all ages are especially encouraged to attend.Nominations for WA can be submitted at any time until Jan. 15, 2019. Find the nomination form here.

To launch the special year and inspire nominations for WA awards, a symposium on writing women’s history is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 16, 2018, at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar.The symposium will be free and is handicap accessible. A reception will be provided. Students of all ages are especially encouraged to attend.Nominations for WA can be submitted at any time until Jan. 15, 2019. Find the nomination form here.